Award

The Provision of Voice and Telephony Services

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 12:05

Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Govia Thameslink Railway Limited, located in London, UK, conducted an open procurement process to acquire voice and telephony services across its network. This concluded with the award of a contract to Gamma Network Solutions Limited on 9th January 2026. The tender, associated with the industry category of telephone and data transmission services, involved the use of existing infrastructure and anticipated future enhancements. The contract period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a potential extension until 31st March 2029. The procurement stage is complete, and the procurement method is detailed as an open procedure under a special regime for utilities.

Businesses with expertise in telecommunications, particularly those capable of servicing existing handsets and providing robust telephony systems, would find growth opportunities in similar tenders. The opportunity is particularly well-suited to companies experienced in managing large contracts with a focus on both price and quality, providing a balanced advantage to suppliers offering competitive pricing and high-quality services. SMEs are highlighted as suitable candidates for similar opportunities, promoting an inclusive approach to supplier selection. This tender represents a valuable chance to secure large-scale service provision contracts and to establish long-term partnerships with major transport operators in the UK.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Voice and Telephony Services

Notice Description

GTR are looking for a supplier who can provide and manage voice and telephony services across the GTR network. Bidders will need to ensure they can support all existing handsets as these may be replaced due to fault throughout the duration of the contract. Bidders will be asked to provide optional pricing for this as part of the submission which will not be scored at tender stage. The key requirements for this tender exercise are: *To provide services on existing fixed Poly handsets across the stations and depots, noting that Poly handsets are to be re-used day 1 of the mobilisation. *ATAs to be migrated day 1 of the mobilisation, however these can be replaced if required for support reasons. *A carrier grade system is essential due to operational requirements. *Existing numbering is to be retained. Basic or equivalent functionality is essential. *Improved handset robustness especially high user fixed handsets While not part of the project scope GTR are interested in future capabilities of the proposed solution for simplified dialling from the station and depot phones to its existing 7000 mobile users - Note that this will not form part of the scored criteria for this tender exercise. To view this notice, please click here: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005425498

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d439
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003843-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32551400 - Telephone network

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64211100 - Local telephone services

64213000 - Shared-business telephone network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£154,818 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Dulcie Neal
Contact Email
dulcie.neal@gtrailway.com
Contact Phone
07929063232

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA NETWORK SOLUTIONS

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